Pizza Crust.

Just because I enjoy cooking does not mean I want to spend all day making a meal. I've wanted to make homemade pizza for awhile but a lot of recipes call for time to let the dough rise and I'm impatient. I finally found a crust that is quick, easy and delicious.

Ingredients:
1c. warm water - you want the water really warm, not lukewarm
1 Tbsp. white sugar
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast - that is how much is in 1 packet
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups flour - I used half wheat and half all purpose.
spices - I used basil, oregano and garlic. Use whatever you'd like but don't skip it or the crust is a little bland.

Preheat oven to 425.

Mix water, sugar and yeast in a bowl until dissolved.
Add the olive oil, salt, and spices.
Add flour, stir until mixed well.

This will be a stickier dough than if you were making bread but it shouldn't be too moist either. Add more flour if you need to.

Let dough sit for at least 10 min. while you prepare your toppings.

Sorry the photo is so dark. My camera was not cooperating. 

I did not roll the dough with a pin. I spread a little olive oil on a baking sheet, put olive oil on my fingers and spread the dough out with my hands. If you added more flour you could probably use a pin without it sticking but it really isn't necessary.

Next add your sauce, cheese, and toppings of choice.

Bake for 15 - 20 min at 425. Mine was done in 15 and was amazing. The whole house smelled good, the crust was really filling and so yummy. I'd eat the crust alone just dipped in olive oil and vinegar and it'd be amazing.

I'm linking up at For the Love of Blogs for Tasty Tuesday, Beauty & Bedlam and This Chick Cooks. Check them out, there are lots of great recipes.